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Shrimp Tempura with Sesame Soy Dipping Sauce

Seltzer water helps create the lightest tempura batter for shrimp as well as vegetables.
Author Karen @ The Tasty Bite

Ingredients

For sesame soy dipping sauce:

  • 2 tbsps reduced sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tbsps rice wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp water
  • ½ tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes optional

For tempura batter:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup cold seltzer
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
  • Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

  • To make the dipping sauce, whisk together soy sauce, vinegar, water, sesame oil, sugar, and red pepper flakes in a bowl. Set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, seltzer, egg, and salt until just combined (some lumps are okay; do not overmix).
  • Heat oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 375F. Dip shrimp in batter and fry until the batter is crispy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Drain on paper towel and serve with dipping sauce.